Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

US investment giant buys La Trobe Financial

O'Neill said the opportunity for La Trobe to partner with Blackstone was the perfect fit for staff, customers and the business.

No game changer seen for Malaysian banking sector next year

This is because such deposits are considered more stable under the NSFR requirement, which is expected to be implemented in 2019.

Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche secure lead manager roles on Latitude Financial IPO

The appointments follow a hotly-contested pitching process by equity capital markets teams, with Latitude shaping as one of the biggest initial public offering contenders of 2018.

Fosun sells Sydney building as Beijing puts pressure on offshore divestment

The fund was set up to invest in one B-grade office tower in North Sydney’s business district.

First Data and JCB enable JCB J/Speedy contactless acceptance with key merchants in Hong Kong

JCB J/Speedy is the JCB brand contactless payment solution.

Convoy to spend HK$300m to win back investors

Convoy Financial Services, the recently raided Hong Kong financial advisory firm that saw multiple senior executives arrested, plans to restore investor confidence by spending big on hiring more advisers and paying a retention bonus.

AIA Singapore named Innovator of the Year - Insurance

AIA Singapore won Innovator of the Year under the insurance category.

How Harrods Stays British While Bending Backwards for Chinese Shoppers

To cater to Chinese customers, the department store has more than 200 Mandarin speaking staff and more in training

Group insurance awareness encouraging: MetLife

Almost 70% of employees are satisfied with their group insurance cover, but are unaware that they can change their level of cover.

MetLife Hong Kong Wins Five Awards

This achievement follows its success at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017 where MetLife Hong Kong took home five top-three finalist awards.

Winners Announced for Hong Kong Corporate Governance Excellence Awards 2017

Winners excel in board leadership, risk management and shareholder communication; sustainability strategy integrated with core business

Mideast, Asian buyers dominate prime Central London property market

The research suggests international buyer appetite for high-end property in the capital is returning after fears about the impact of Brexit coupled with economic problems within their home countries had put off some overseas investors.

Birch Century International to establish Tokyo office

Birch Century International expands international capabilities as the alternative asset manager opens Tokyo office in early 2018.

Investor's wealth doubled in these tax-savings funds in less than three-and-a-half-years

One can also invest in ELSS funds through Systematic Investment Plan or SIP route with as low as Rs 500 per month.

ANZ Bank sells life insurance arm to Zurich for US$2.14b

Zurich's experience in working with banks around the world to provide insurance solutions, combined with its commitment to innovation and strong presence in Australia is a good outcome for our customers, shareholders and distribution partners.

Industry fund stepping up advice offering

LUCRF Super chief operating officer Antony Thow said advice was an integral part of the fund's service offering.

Global concludes exit from Asian Finance Bank, Malaysia

This program focused on strengthening and growing the core business of AFB by optimizing the balance sheet position, enhancing the corporate governance, implementing adequate ERP and risk management systems and organizational rightsizing.

ANZ sells life insurer to Zurich

The remaining balance will be paid on completion, which is expected by the end of 2018.

Metlife Names Fintech Winners

Launched in November 2016 the initiative aims to give innovators a platform to address business challenges in areas such as customer engagement, sales, and operations.

Natixis Group aims to be luxury brand of funds management

The asset management arm of Natixis owns stakes in fund managers with about $US950 billion of funds under management.

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